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When is the deadline for the California Department of Transportation RFP?

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The deadline for this RFP is Jan 6, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

Question 2

What is California Department of Transportation looking for?

Accepted Answer

Caltrans is soliciting a Small Business contractor to upgrade existing Accessible Pedestrian Signal push buttons to touch-free technology at locations in Orange County along State Highways (Routes 5 and 73).  The project is an SB Minor B advertisement (Event 12A2352) with an estimated value of about $183,000 and requires completion within 40 working days; bidders must be certified Small Businesses and meet license requirements.

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How do I find RFPs before my competitors?

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Starbridge centralizes thousands of state, local, education, and university bid portals into one AI-powered feed. We monitor 24/7 and alert you the moment an RFP drops, so you're always first to know. Plus, we track early buying signals—like contract expirations and meeting minutes—months before RFPs are released.

Question 4

Should I wait for the RFP to be released?

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No. If you're not already part of the RFP writing process, you're already behind. Starbridge helps you identify opportunities months early through buying signals like strategic plans, board meeting mentions, contract expirations, and new budgets—so you can influence requirements before competitors even see the RFP.

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How does Starbridge help me win more RFPs?

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Starbridge helps you create winning proposals in half the time with AI-powered proposal drafting based on your product knowledge base. We auto-fill responses, generate compliance matrices, and provide real-time collaboration tools. Plus, you get verified decision-maker contacts and account intelligence to tailor your approach.

Question 6

What results do Starbridge customers see?

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Starbridge customers report booking 5 meetings in their first week, 40% lifts in campaign response rates, and identifying 300+ opportunities in their first month. On average, Starbridge helps sales teams book 30-40% of leads into meetings by targeting the right accounts at the right time.

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SB Minor B - Upgrade existing Accessible Pedestrian Signals push buttons with touch-free technology - Orange County

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